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I'm flying into CPH, hoping for a lift from Beocool.
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bayerische: I'm flying into CPH, hoping for a lift from Beocool.
You got yourself a ride, Andreas!
Vähintään yhdeksänkymmentä prosenttia suomalainen!
Hello Everyone!
I'm currently on holiday, but just to clear things up...
A few weeks ago, i sent out emails to the group asking for confirmation of hotel requirements as people were adding/changing/deleting arrival and departure times. I needed to let the Struer Grand Hotel know as it's obviously getting a little close now, and they have a business to run etc..
After 2-3 weeks, i'd only received replies from around half the people coming - so i assumed it was simply a spam filter issue as it was sent multiple recipients.
I then sent individual emails to the people who hadn't replied, asking for hotel confirmations - to which everyone to their credit replied within 24 hrs except Mr J. Hoejbjerg (trucker) - so if you know him personally, could you ask him to check his emails.. (although judging by the username he could be at the wheel!).
A few people have dropped out at the last minute, but these spaces have now been filled with people from the reserve list as agreed at the beginning - so all is good.
Once Mr Hoejbjerg has got back to me, i will have final numbers and names to pass to Bang & Olufsen - who will in turn give me an itinerary, which i will email to everyone as soon as i have it.
So - that's where we are now. It's going to be a great trip i'm sure - and i'm very much looking forward to it !!
Lee
beocool: bayerische: I'm flying into CPH, hoping for a lift from Beocool. You got yourself a ride, Andreas!
Awesome!
ROADTRIP!
Lee, it's going to be.... wait for it.... Legendary!
bayerische: beocool: bayerische: I'm flying into CPH, hoping for a lift from Beocool. You got yourself a ride, Andreas! Awesome! ROADTRIP!
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Gents,
when are you planning to arrive in Struer? Monday (late) afternoon / evening?
Planning to arrive on Monday, early afternoon and leave on Thursday early morning.
Really looking forward to it now!
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The Struer Museum is closed on Mondays... that sucks.
p.
PhilLondon: The Struer Museum is closed on Mondays... that sucks. p.
Hey - so now you are coming too ?
That's really great !!!!
I was visiting Denmark on Sunday using my ATV to browse YouTube and see Struer:
Seems like we will have lots to do
And we will arrive on Monday and leave Thursday ... are you flying in ?
And maybe we can start by visiting the Monster Cave en route ... if it's open on Mondays ... or leave it for departure day
Yes - and very happy to meet other forum members! You're coming all the way from AUS? Are you staying longer in europe?
To be clear, Struer is in the middle of nowhere! It is very green and relaxing - but there is nothing to do! I was hoping to visit the museum that wasn't there last time, but it is only open while we will be visiting the factory. Unless the museum is part of our visit.
Have we got a planning for these 2 days?
I really want to meet the lot of you, but I don't know if you are visiting the museum. I will come to Struer if we can meet up at the museum; It's a long drive if I can't have some fun up there!
People are welcome to visit me in Esbjerg, nevertheless and have a piece of Danish bread with a cup of coffee and a good B&O-talk!
Maybe I can arrange a small meeting with people coming in from the ferry (Harwich-Esbjerg) or driving from the south (the main road over Ribe from the German border).
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we will be in EU for 4 to 6 weeks depending on which gives out first ... the money or our bodies
I believe the museum was part of the original agenda
I have not seen any agenda update
Søren Hammer:driving from the south (the main road over Ribe from the German border).
we are training from Paris to probably Hamburg (or maybe Hannover depending upon a work colleague's family & availability) and then switching to car for Denmark, so we would be happy to meet you en route on the Monday (I guess) ... we are Planning to go from Struer to see some of Denmark (Arhus, Copenhagen) and then return to Hannover before going to Berlin and points south.
elephant: Søren Hammer:driving from the south (the main road over Ribe from the German border). we are training from Paris to probably Hamburg (or maybe Hannover depending upon a work colleague's family & availability) and then switching to car for Denmark, so we would be happy to meet you en route on the Monday (I guess) ... we are Planning to go from Struer to see some of Denmark (Arhus, Copenhagen) and then return to Hannover before going to Berlin and points south.
That sounds very nice, I will be sending my address to those who want to visit me.
Maybe I can make lunch (or whatever time of the day it is) for those who are interested; with Danish rye-bread with Danish rolled sausage, Danish Liver-plate (Leverpåstej) and maybe some Danish pickled herring
Søren Hammer: < snip > Maybe I can make lunch (or whatever time of the day it is) for those who are interested; with Danish rye-bread with Danish rolled sausage, Danish Liver-plate (Leverpåstej) and maybe some Danish pickled herring
< snip >
And don't forget Torske Rogn, the famous Danish version of caviar ...
iPoditv coming by bicycle not yet sure wether there is enough time for e beeline over Esbjerg
iPoditiv:iPoditv coming by bicycle
Nice one !
iPoditiv: And don't forget Torske Rogn, the famous Danish version of caviar ...
Oh yes, pan fried torskerogn is important!
PhilLondon:To be clear, Struer is in the middle of nowhere!
Ouch, and we are planning to stay from Monday till Sunday
Arriving monday afternoon (depending on the 1100km car travel...) so hopefully there for the evening.
Museum was part of our planning; maybe during the rest of the week or probably part of the tour - haven't an agenda either yet.
One day could be sort of shopping, another for driving through the surroundings.
I'll just wait till we're there and can do some planning from there.
Gunther & Susanne
If I can find time between my exams, and we could agree to meet at the Museum one of the days, then I will be there for sure! I would love to meet all of you.
- Dennis
hemenex:One day could be sort of shopping, another for driving through the surroundings.
1h is enough to do all the shops in Struer! Including the B&O shop!
Seriously, that's why they moved their Marketing department to Copenhagen, as no young marketing people wanted to live in the middle of the sheep in Struer!
I really enjoyed the 2 days I spent there as the weather was nice, and it is really relaxing, but it is really remote. If I were you, I'd plan driving to another place, like Copenhagen, or Hamburg.
I am going to arrive in Karup on Monday night at 08:50pm taking a rental to Struer which is something like an hour of a drive. Due to the wonderful flight schedule I am heading back to Karup on Thursday morning at 9:00am.
So just in case someone would like to join I am happy to pick you up at the airport but please hurry letting me know as I ll be unplugged from Monday morning next week until Saturday, 19th.
Having a full schedule until Struer I still cannot wait enjoing the trip... ;-)
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PhilLondon:in the middle of the sheep in Struer
As I am also living in the middle of a rural area that wouldn't be much of a bore
We will circle around a greater radius then. And as I might have a date with a former workmate on Sunday somewhere 40km from Struer we'll have to stay there anyway
We'll pass Hamburg for another meeting on monday then. That's holiday here in Germany btw; is this also true in Denmark?
Ed, You might pass my place in the Netherlands?
Looking for someone who could pickup a record player for my friend Frede Kristensen to bring to Struer or Veno?
Must be in the weekend since I'm not in the country due to a business trip.
Brengen & Ophalen
Or is there a Dutch member who participate in the Struer trip?
elephant: I might have to bypass some WWII sites !
I might have to bypass some WWII sites !
You could even visit some while you're in Struer... For example:
The photos at http://www.krigsturist.dk/folder_stp-grp/stp-grp_50_flgh-rom_dk.htm are of a site less than 30 minutes drive (near Lemvig, if you're looking). More info and photos (also in English and German) at http://www.lemvig.com/historie.htm
The museum at Hantsholm is a bit of a drive north from here, but worth it, apparently (it's on our list for this summer)
http://www.museumscenterhanstholm.dk/
If you're not interested in driving, you can pass this place
http://www.ww2museums.com/article/3532/German-War-Graves-Struer.htm
on the walk from the Grand Hotel in Struer up to B&O HQ.
Cheers
-geoff
PhilLondon: To be clear, Struer is in the middle of nowhere!
To be clear, Struer is in the middle of nowhere!
Well... as one of my colleagues in the acoustics department says, "Struer isn't the end of the world... but we can see it from here..."
cheers
elephant: that cave where they filmed the Tonmeister video
that cave where they filmed the Tonmeister video
It's http://www.monsted-kalkgruber.dk/, in case you're serious about that. (it's about a 40 minute drive from Struer, give or take).
Bring a coat - it's cold in there, regardless of the outside temperature. A flashlight is also a good idea. If you're planning on taking photos, bring a tripod (see http://www.flickr.com/photos/geoffgmartin/3500779791/in/set-72157617536328651 as an example of the colors in the walls, for example)
If you go early in the morning before the place gets busy, you'll see the bats. The later in the day you arrive, the less likely you are to see them.
There's another similar cave in the neighboring town, http://www.daugbjerg-kalkgruber.dk/
Although it's big and you can just wander around at will, a big chunk of the caves are not open to visitors because they're used for aging cheese. There is one place in the publicly accessible part where you'll come across a metal gate where you can look down into the shelves of cheese. Although there are signs showing the way, they're unnecessary.... just follow your nose - it's not difficult to find. :-)
Leslie: Ed, You might pass my place in the Netherlands? Looking for someone who could pickup a record player for my friend Frede Kristensen to bring to Struer or Veno? Must be in the weekend since I'm not in the country due to a business trip.
Hi, sorry for not replying earlier to the PM and your address ... my plans are still flexible.
We could be passing your area, but it would be late on Friday afternoon ... would you be back from the business trip by then ?
9 LEE:"Fur" is a wonderful little island, recommended to me by Frede Kristensen - so I went with Peter on my last visit. Incredibly peaceful, great if you like stomping around looking for fossils - and a beautiful tranquil beach. Oh, and i nearly forgot - it's got a brewery, which also does a lovely lunch !! Lee http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fur_(island)
You should also try to visit Fanø - just outside of Esbjerg (where I live).
Beaches with fine sand and large dunes, a good brewery, the only Danish links-golfcourse and idyllic 18th century buildings. You may find amber at the beach, too
Søren Hammer: You should also try to visit Fanø - just outside of Esbjerg (where I live). Beaches with fine sand and large dunes, a good brewery, the only Danish links-golfcourse and idyllic 18th century buildings. You may find amber at the beach, too
Been there, mysterious and spooky
What a beautifull country!
@Lee, is there a Dutch member in the Struer group? Would like to contact him to bring something for Frede.
Oops, factory on my left....
Leslie: @Lee, is there a Dutch member in the Struer group? Would like to contact him to bring something for Frede.
Actually, yes. You can send me a PM for details.
I know that Lee will share his information when he has it, but am I the only person of the group to whom it is a bit unclear when the program will start and end? Or are you guys spending a whole week in Struer? I was actually planning two nights only
I am planning to go by train (which btw is B&O branded in the 1stclass section) but tickets are going fast now, so I would like / need to make the bookings rather soonish. Don't want to stand for 4 hours :o)
So far I am aiming for arrival end of afternoon on Monday 21st. What about Wednesday?
See you all soon.
beocool: Leslie: @Lee, is there a Dutch member in the Struer group? Would like to contact him to bring something for Frede. Actually, yes. You can send me a PM for details.
This is weird! Can't find how I should send you a PM. Can you send me one so I can reply?
Leslie: beocool: Leslie: @Lee, is there a Dutch member in the Struer group? Would like to contact him to bring something for Frede. Actually, yes. You can send me a PM for details. This is weird! Can't find how I should send you a PM. Can you send me one so I can reply?
Same here. Just send you an email.
Ferdinand: I am planning to go by train (which btw is B&O branded in the 1stclass section) but tickets are going fast now, so I would like / need to make the bookings rather soonish. Don't want to stand for 4 hours :o)
Hi Ferdinand,
I'm planning to fly into "Legoland Airport" (ie. Billund) and get the bus to the railway station at Vejle where the main line runs to Struer. Back in my younger days I used to just get on and off trains across Europe, buying my tickets when I got to the station. From what you are saying, I guess I should buy train tickets in advance in Denmark?
I don't want to stand for 4 hours either! I would be grateful for your advice, as I've not taken the train across Denmark before......
Thanks, Steve.
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I can confirm that I will be joining the Struer trip and will be in Struer from Monday morning and leaving Thursday morning.
I look forward to meeting everyone who is joining this exciting opportunity to visit the farm and in my view its never been a better time to do so.
I know that Lee still has not received from B&O the detailed agenda, but I know he will make it available to you all as soon as he gets it.
Regards Keith....
Steve at Sounds Heavenly: Ferdinand: I am planning to go by train (which btw is B&O branded in the 1stclass section) but tickets are going fast now, so I would like / need to make the bookings rather soonish. Don't want to stand for 4 hours :o) Hi Ferdinand, I'm planning to fly into "Legoland Airport" (ie. Billund) and get the bus to the railway station at Vejle where the main line runs to Struer. Back in my younger days I used to just get on and off trains across Europe, buying my tickets when I got to the station. From what you are saying, I guess I should buy train tickets in advance in Denmark? I don't want to stand for 4 hours either! I would be grateful for your advice, as I've not taken the train across Denmark before...... Thanks, Steve.
There is a Danish website called www.rejseplanen.dk where it is possible to coordinate all departures so you don't have to wait around. It will make a departure plan for any public transport, you can buy tickets at all the stations
Excellent, thanks!